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K53 DNM

1993 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 DNM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,820 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,254 miles

nearside front anti roll bar bushes are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar bushes are slightly deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

rad deteriorated

slight corrosion around the vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,297 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

rad deteriorted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rad dteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rad dteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 74,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,772 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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K53 DNM is a 1993 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 107,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K53 DNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K53 DNM is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 23 July 1993.

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